¨ basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, clothing and water in order to survive. ¨ relationships with their family and friends to be able to fulfill their need for attention and to be shown that they are loved. ¨ dreams and goals to work towards so that they have a chance to express themselves and display their individuality. ¨ to be recognized for their efforts through encouragement, appreciation and rewards to make them realize they are worth something.
	¨ love, respect, physical and mental strength, morals + values, positive comments and friends. ¨ love and nourishment. ¨ physical and emotional safety. ¨ support from family, adults, and peers. ¨ quality educational opportunities. ¨ people and social skills. ¨ time, trust, and understanding from those around them.
¨ lots of attention and respect because they too have important things that have to be heard. ¨ support and encouragement from their families and communities in order to build a strong self image, self-esteem and confidence. ¨ a healthy and safe environment. ¨ the opportunity to build and improve their identities. ¨ mentors and role models who will guide and set good examples for them. ¨ a good education to hope for a brighter future.